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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,040.96, 685,923.84 and 270,685.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,040.96, 685,923.84 and 270,685.92 is: 373,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,040.96 : 685,923.84 = 270,685.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,040.96/685,923.84 = 270,685.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,040.96x = 685,923.84 × 270,685.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,040.96x = 185,669,925,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,669,925,680.33/497,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,550.55

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